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Maternal flu vaccination during pregnancy reduces illness in infants
Maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced chances of influenza-associated ED visits or hospitalizations in infants aged younger than 6 months, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Major vaccine developments put new shots on market in 2023
Major vaccine developments in 2023 included the approvals of the first two vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus, the first chikungunya vaccine, a new vaccine against malaria, and a move to new monovalent COVID-19 vaccines.
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Q&A: Is it too late to get vaccinated for protection over the holidays?
On Dec. 14, the CDC issued an urgent warning calling for health care providers to increase vaccination coverage for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.
Wastewater sampling identifies viral illnesses in another study
Wastewater surveillance can effectively detect upticks in viral respiratory infections, which could help identify outbreaks, another study has shown.
HARVI incidence nearly 3 times higher among pediatric patients than adults
The incidence of hospital-associated respiratory virus infections was higher among pediatric patients compared with adult patients, according to a study of patients at University of Michigan hospitals.
Flu vaccine had ‘moderate’ effectiveness during 2022-2023 season
Influenza vaccine efficacy during the 2022-2023 influenza season was “moderate” but still prevented many health care encounters and hospitalizations among adult patients, researchers determined.
Study: Antiviral use remains low in children with flu
Use of antivirals to treat influenza in children remains low despite their wide availability and guidelines recommending their use, according to a study published in Pediatrics.
Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium bids farewell to longtime presenters
The Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium will bid farewell this year to a couple of longtime presenters.
Five stories for the start of flu season
Influenza activity is increasing in most parts of the United States and is at or above baseline levels in three regions, the CDC reported Monday.
FDA will review self-administered flu vaccine for approval
The FDA is set to review what could be the country’s first self-administered influenza vaccine.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
September 18, 20242 min read -
Headline News
Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read